Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel EsplanadevsGrand Hostel Berlin
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade ranks slightly better than Grand Hostel Berlin. Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Frommer's, Gayot and BlackBook.
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
Lutzowufer 15, 10785 Berlin
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"In this hotel on the Landwehr canal find a modern and lively lobby, very cosy and friendly rooms and individual suites."
Frommer's
"Strikingly contemporary, this luxe hotel lies in a quiet and verdant neighborhood near several foreign embassies, some concert halls, and the massively expanding Potsdamer Platz." Full review
Concierge
"Rooms with featherbeds and Tiergarten views combined with a location on tree-lined Unter den Linden make this 1988 L-shaped hotel "very relaxing and convenient"."
DK Eyewitness
"A modern, lavish establishment overlooking the Landwehrkanal, the hotel has well-furnished rooms that attract prominent guests."
Time Out
"With an entry wall of gushing water lit overhead by glittering lights, this is one of Berlin's better luxury hotels, overlooking the Landwehr Canal and close to the Tiergarten." Full review
Rough Guide
"Sleek top-class hotel close to the Tiergarten park with good facilities... a flashy New York-style cocktail bar, three restaurants and even a private yacht."
BlackBook
"Domineering design of magnate stature for executive elite in unfortunate location reeking of agenda-driven business trips."
Star Service
"Despite the work, it offers surprisingly attentive service, and the staff is friendly and fluent in English. " Full review
Gayot
"Located between the Tiergarten and the picturesque canal in Central Berlin, the Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin is in the heart of the city's cultural district."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rooms with featherbeds and Tiergarten views combined with a location on tree-lined Unter den Linden make this 1988 L-shaped hotel "very relaxing and convenient."" Full review
Grand Hostel Berlin
Tempelhofer Ufer 14, 10963 Berlin
From $14/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Time Out
"This fantastic hostel is situated in an aptly grand 19th century building with high ceilings and plenty of period character." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"OK, the Grand Hostel may be no five-star hotel, but it is one of Berlin's most supremely comfortable and atmospheric hostels." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The 33-room Grand Hostel Berlin is a cut above the average for hostel accommodation, located in an historic Victorian building." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Occupies an attractive historic building and offers rooms that are more spacious and elegant than the average backpacker hostels." Full review